Don’t let insecurities about your smile turn you into a miserable Scrooge this Christmas.

The festive period is all about sparkles – and that’s not just from tinsel, baubles and all that jazz.

There are also the sparkling smiles of the happy people giving, receiving and posing for numerous photos in front of fireplaces and Christmas trees.

But if you’re shy about revealing your not-so-pearly whites to friends and loved ones this festive period, there is hope yet.

Through the marvels of modern dentistry you could banish your old insecurities to Christmases past.

A smile makeover, carried out during a simple and painless process, could not only transform your appearance, but also give you new-found confidence.

The days of cosmetic dentistry being confined only to the rich and famous are over, with prices coming down as treatments improve.

The stigma attached to investing in a brand new smile is also gone, thanks to new technologies which ensure results appear natural and have longevity.

In the North East of England, Ewan Bramley Dental Care has helped change the lives of hundreds of people who had previously been reluctant to smile.

The clinic, in North Shields near Newcastle upon Tyne, offers a range of services from fixing small imperfections to full smile makeovers.

Whether you have bad individual teeth or loose dentures – or just want to improve your whole smile in general – Ewan Bramley can help.

The company continually invests in the very latest technology to give its customers the most effective and comfortable treatments available.

It is also a world away from standard dental practices which might strike fear into some people. Careful attention to providing the perfect environment for clients has resulted in a relaxed, calming environment more akin to a health spa than a dental clinic.

Of course, budgets can be stretched at Christmas and cosmetic dentistry may seem like a luxury you simply can’t afford.

But with 0% finances options and reasonably priced treatments on offer, you may be surprised at just how affordable it can be to transform your smile.

This being the season of giving, you might even consider buying your other half a treatment.

Check whether this is actually something they desire or are aware that they need, however, or you could be eating cold turkey in the doghouse this Christmas.